Fairfield University Athletics

2010: Danaher earned minutes in a pair of games during 2010, getting the nod in road wins against Niagara and Manhattan College. The defender helped the Stags close out a shutout against the Purple Eagles, a 1-0 win. With his experience as a freshman, Danaher will be ready to challenge for more playing time this season, especially late in the game.

Before Fairfield: Danaher comes to the Stags after leading St. Joseph’s High School to four consecutive state tournament appearances. A midfielder, Danaher excelled on both offensive and defense throughout his four-year career. He finished his career at St. Joseph’s with nine goals and 13 assists for 31 total points, including four goals and seven assists during his senior campaign. His senior statistics doubled his two-goal, three-assist performance as a junior. He served as the team’s captain as a senior, and earned two All-Conference awards as well as an All-State berth. Danaher was a three-year starter at St. Joseph’s. In the classroom, Danaher was a FCIAC Scholar Athlete and earned a spot on the school’s honor roll in all eight semesters.  Danaher will make the transition to defender at Fairfield, trying to secure quality minutes for the 2010 season. Danaher’s academic major is business.